We calculate and analyze the complex structural, electronic and magnetic quantities of solids and molecules – for fundamental research and practical applications.

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The quantum mechanical nature of matter is the basis of all functioning of electronic devices, and can be the basis of a new form of information processing.

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We investigate the physics and chemistry of surfaces and interfaces, focussing in particular on their nanostructure and their functionality.

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We develop and use scattering techniques to understand the structural and magnetic order, fluctuations and excitations in magnetic systems and in highly correlated electron systems at the atomic level.

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Development of new procedures for understanding material properties on the atomic level with a special focus on ultrahigh resolution electron microscopy techniques.

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We explore the interrelations between electronic structure and physical properties like magnetism and magnetic phenomena, e.g. by applying synchrotron radiation techniques.

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We do research together with our partner institute at RWTH Aachen University for the nanoelectronic of the future. For this, we investigate electronic phenomena in oxides and electronically active organic molecules.

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The institute Bioelectronics (former PGI-8/ICS-8) has left the PGI and operates under the umbrellea of ICS only. It is now Bioelectronics ICS-8.

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The institute investigates fundamental problems in semiconductor physics and in semiconductor materials.

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We develop novel devices and architecture concepts for merging logic and storage components on computer chips. The institute bring together expertise from physics, nanotechnology and electrical engineering in Jülich and Aachen in order to combine ultra-low power logic with novel energy-efficient memristive devices at the nanometer-scale.

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Our institute pursues a diverse set of topics that further our theoretical understanding of electronic systems and devices at nano- and atomic scales, and the application of these small quantum systems to new forms of information processing.

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Our administrative staff provides advice and support in all matters concerning personnel, order processing, public relations and much more. Our engineers and mechanics work closely with scientists; our programmers and IT specialists offer technical advice, develop device drivers and control software as well as imaging techniques for real-time simulations.  PGI-1, -2, -4, -5, -6, -7, -8 and -11 are all supported by the Technical Services and Administration department PGI/JCNS-TA. PGI-3, -9 and -10 are supported by the

Technical Services and Administration department ICS-TA (link to German website).: Technical and Administrative Infrastructure (PGI/JCNS-TA and ICS-TA) …